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NA53 VLR

2003 Nissan Navara

Black Diesel 2488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

105,521 mi
Last recorded105,521 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Nissan Navara86,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 VLR
MakeNissan
ModelNavara
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,488cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,521 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 96,325 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 96,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 81,346 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 81,342 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Nissan Navara?

Based on 1,323,173 MOT tests across 129,772 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
8,088
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
129,772
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,592
Registration plate lamp not working 21,149
Brake pipe excessively corroded 18,951
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 17,402
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 17,057
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NA53 VLR is a 2003 Nissan Navara in Black with a 2,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Nissan Navara models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 86,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Navara fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,592 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NA53 VLR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Navara typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Nissan Navara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NA53 VLR registered?

NA53 VLR is a 2003 Nissan Navara, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is NA53 VLR safe to buy?

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